The experience pushed Kimmel into politics. He used his show as a platform for families' access to equal medical care, and has spoken out against congressional attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Kimmel has since become a target of ire for Republicans including Donald Trump Jr. and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, who tweeted to Kimmel last week, "If you want to mock our Christian values, come down here to Alabama and do it man to man."

Kimmel replied: "Sounds great Roy - let me know when you get some Christian values and I'll be there!"